The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has officially stated that there is no evidence linking the renowned singer Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan to money laundering, tax evasion, or any illegal activities. The premier investigation agency in Pakistan has concluded its probe into a suspected money-laundering and tax evasion case involving the singer, citing a lack of evidence to support any wrongdoing.
The Additional Director of FIA’s Lahore Zone has confirmed the closure of the investigation against Rahat Ali Khan and others, based on recommendations from the field inquiry unit. The FIA senior officer emphasized that no evidence was found in the available records to implicate Rahat Fateh Ali Khan in any illicit currency smuggling activities.
The FIA initiated the inquiry in January of the current year, focusing on 182 frequent travelers departing from Lahore International Airport for work abroad, including Rahat Ali Khan. The investigation aimed to identify individuals involved in currency smuggling or money laundering based on their travel records. However, the FIA clarified that there is nothing incriminating against Rahat Fateh Ali Khan in the available records, and the investigation is now closed.
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s former manager, Salman Ahmed, recently claimed that the singer earned over eight billion Rupees over 12 years from local and international concerts. However, sources within relevant departments asserted that Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has diligently paid his taxes on time, remaining in compliance with the laws. Both the FIA and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) confirmed that Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has settled all tax matters and has been issued a clean chit after consultations and thorough examination of his up-to-date tax records, confirming his adherence to tax laws.
